I have a couple of humidifiers and air purifiers. I clean them in a regular basis. I use an ellipta inhaler every morning and make sure to wipe it clean. I check my albuterol inhalers to keep them clean and make sure there's no residue build-up. Thanks …

great information mike. it's important for myself and others to keep up with our treatment options. i'm good with my treatment for now ( trelegy ) but if things change there can be other remedies. thanks for the post! >

About 2 months ago, came down with a pretty bad cold... lost my voice, sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose. Lasted about two week. Felt completely back to normal for a week then out of no where it became laboring to take a deep breath. Went to the …

Hi I’m a 51 year old female. Trying to understand what is happening . I went in for a CT lung scan because of a long smoking history. I was coincidentally sick ( almost recovered) perhaps it was from my granddaughter that lives with me she had RSV . …

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Please help me interpret the PFT results I received today. Does the decreased RV mean there is less air trapping? The biggest drop (6%) was the FEF25-75% — what does that mean? I’m also concerned about the drop in the DLCO. And is it concerning that the …

going to my son's for Thanksgiving dinner. my 11-year-old granddaughter is sick as described.... "She's negative on everything but has fever and infection, could be virus so she'll stay in her room... " I take oxygen at night but have had ALL my shots. …

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Hi guys haven’t checked in a while so I got chronic bronchitis based on non stop symptoms my pfts are not obstructed so far but I work nights and it’s got cold again in the uk and blood start’s coming out in the morning I kind of suck it out from my …

A previous pulmonologist determined the PFT results equate to mild COPD. A new pulmonologist I am working with interrupted the results as unmanaged asthma. I have had the gene deficiency test. Result were fine. Generally just confused about the specific …

My GP thinks I have COPD. I saw a pulmonologist who said I don't have COPD. My GP told me at my regular checkup after that, that she still thinks i have it. My O2 sats are better since my cardiologist changed me from metoprolol to verapamil. I take …

Hi Ashan Great to hear you’ve stopped smoking / vaping… That’s the greatest advantage you can afford yourself. I know from my own experience (and from others) it can sometimes take months to feel the full benefits of stopping smoking, for me it was from …

I get up I do my  brovana then pulmicort in neb. A while later I do the flovent inhaler and the Spiriva inhaler. If I need more bronchodilator I can neb with xopenex.  I have a xopenex HFA I rarely use but its here for me when I am away.  .

Did you know that COPD is not just a smoker’s disease? COPD can be caused by many factors, including exposure to chemicals and toxins at home and in the workplace. If you have COPD, it is important to think about your environment and the different …

is it normal to wake up tired in the morning with emphysema - because I am really wiped out when I open my eyes - I work a full time job and can’t find the energy to get up - and I start coughing in the middle of the nigh

Hello, I'm anxious while trying to sleep at night. I keep concentrating on my breathing pattern even though I had used the inhaler. I know it is stupid. But is there any remedy to overcome it?

Went back to doctor about clubbed fingers and difficulty breathing and he put me forward for cancer screening, and to check for lung disease. No answers either way for the next two weeks but the thought that this could all be over, my life I mean is not …

Hello, Hopefully someone can help me read these results. I have SOB and feel like i cannot take a deep inhale.

Hi there, I've just had a spirometry test. All my values were normal except that the flow curve has a slight concave pattern. I have read that this can be an early indication of obstructive disease even when values are normal. I'm terrified and cannot …

hi everyone. I’m a 35 year old female non-smoker who was diagnosed with COPD 3 months ago after a PFT. I’m new to all of this, and I have no idea what I’m doing, really. I was prescribed Arnuity Ellipta which I take every morning, and a rescue inhaler as …

Great idea Amanda! So much to be grateful for this year. These are the first ones that came to mind. I'm sure I'll think of more James Taylor - You've got a Friend George Harrison - Here Comes The Sun Rent - Seasons of Love

Is it normal to have a sudden drop in oxygen levels, like down from high 90's to 70's within minutes without exertion? Are there any suggested questions for my doctor? My stress test was normal even though my heart rate stays very high.

Here is my Sept/23 test Test in Nov/19 FVC 3.39L (77%) FEV1 1.95L(56%) FEV1 / FVC ratio (57%) Thoughts?

That is a one of the biologics. I get Xolair for allergies for many years already. Was on faserna for the eosinophils but felt no difference so stopped it. My allergist informed me last month my eosinophils were fine. He wanted me to use the Tezspire but …

well, not being a doctor, I would agree with you, a full heart and lung examination is needed. But clubbing can be several things , hope you get an answer